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Program Highlights

The Association offers a wide range of events on current issues including Economic Updates, Finance and Investment, Sustainability, Corporate and Social Responsibility, Public Policy, and the Annual Spring Lecture series with notable speakers.

2017

On Thursday, October 12, the American Australian Association partnered with Citi to host Australian Treasurer the Hon. Scott Morrison for a Lunch and Keynote Address at the Citi offices in Tribeca. The Treasurer’s speech centered around the recent gains made by the Australian economy, presenting an informative outlook that highlighted the mutually beneficial economic partnership between the US and Australia. Thank you to the Treasurer and his staff for a great presentation, to Citi for hosting the event, and to all those in attendance!

AAA - GSMF Fellow Inaugural Policy Forum

5 June 2017 | PricewaterhouseCoopers, NY

On Monday, June 5, the American Australian Association in partnership with General Sir John Monash Foundation hosted the AAA-GSJMF Inaugural Policy Forum on “Resource Development and Society.” On the panel were AAA Fellows Ryan Edwards, Matthew Herington and Alexander Smith and GSJMF Scholars Jacqui Baker, Tom Hanna, Alexa Morcombe and Huw Pohlner. The experts presented and discussed with our audiences in New York, Perth and online (via video-link and Facebook) their unique perspective on how their areas of work and study contribute to the larger conversation on resource development and society in Australia, America and the world at large.

75th Anniversary Battle of the Coral Sea Commemorative Dinner

4 May 2017 | Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, NY

On Thursday, May 4, 2017 the American Australian Association in conjunction with the Australian Embassy and Northrop Grumman Corporation, hosted a Commemorative Dinner in honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea. The dinner also served as the backdrop to the first official meeting between the President of the United States and Prime Minister of Australia.

Lunch & Discussion I Senator The Hon. Mathias Cormann

19 April 2017 | Aretsky's Patroon, NY

On Wednesday, April 19, AAA President Amb. John Berry (Ret’d) and Australian Ambassador Joe Hockey joined members of the AAA board and Australian and American business executives at Aretsky’s Patroon in New York for a lunch and discussion with the Australian Minister of Finance, Senator the Hon Mathias Cormann.

Lunch & Keynote Address I Professor Gordon Flake

17 March 2017 | ANZ Bank, New York

On Wednesday, March 17, around 50 guests joined the American Australian Association at ANZ Bank for a lunch and keynote address with the CEO of the Perth USAsia Center, Professor Gordon Flake.

Professor Flake’s address, “APEX Australia: Leveraging Influence in Asia, Australia’s Emergence as an Energy Superpower,” discussed Australia’s growing presence on the global economic stage and discussed many of the complexities of the US – Australian economic relationship.

Private Dinner & Reception I Australia Day Dinner

31 January 2017 | The Langham, Boston

On Tuesday, January 31st, the American Australian Association held its Australia Day Dinner at The Langham’s Wilson Ballroom in Boston. Meredith Goldstein, Reporter for the Boston Globe, handled the MC duties, while AAA President, Amb. John Berry (Ret’d) delivered the keynote address.

Lunch & Keynote Address I The Hon. Steven Ciobo MP

23 January 2017 | Citi Center, New York

On Monday, January 23, the American Australian Association, together with Citi and G’Day USA, hosted the Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism, and Investment, the Hon Steven Ciobo MP at a lunch in New York. As the keynote speaker, Ciobo delivered a speech titled ‘The Importance of Australia for US Companies to Asia,’ in which he explained the crucial role Australian companies are playing in allowing US businesses to successfully pivot to Asian markets.

2016

Lunch & Keynote Address I The Hon. Scott Morrison MP

5 October 2016 | Citi Center, New York

On Wednesday, October 5, the American Australian Association, together with Citi, hosted Australian Treasurer, the Hon Scott Morrison MP at a lunch in New York. Speaking to an audience of 150 business leaders, investors, and members of the media at the Citi Center, Morrison highlighted the benefits of investing in an economy that “has just completed 25 years of uninterrupted annual economic growth.” His speech, titled ‘Australia: The Upside Economy in a Post-Crisis World,’ also emphasized several of the Australian Government’s economic goals, including its commitment to the NAFTA and TPP trade deals.

Welcome Reception I John Berry

19 October 2016 | The Princeton Club, New York

On Wednesday, October 19, the American Australian Association officially welcomed its new President, Ambassador John Berry. AAA staff and members of the board were on hand to welcome John with a reception at the Princeton Club of New York.

The American Australian Association & J.P. Morgan Chase& Co hosted a Reception and Private Dinner for The Hon Malcolm Turnbull and Ms. Lucy Hughes Turnbull on Sunday, September 18th in New York. The Prime Minister emphasized innovation and free trade as economic imperatives; and used the opportunity to push the United States government to ratify the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement

Welcome Lunch and Address I H.E. The Hon. Joe Hockey

22 June 2016 | Morgan Stanley, NY

The American Australian Association, in conjunction with Morgan Stanley, hosted 80 of our corporate members and their invited guests at a special lunch to welcome Australia's Ambassador to the United States, H.E. the Hon. Joe Hockey, in New York. Ambassador Hockey spoke about the depth of US and Australian defense and intelligence cooperation; and other topical subjects, including the upcoming US and Australian elections, US engagement in Asia, and the importance of the Trans Pacific Partnership for Australia and America.

Sponsored by: Morgan Stanley

Lunch with the Victorian Premier I The Hon. Daniel Andrews31 May 2016 | Citi, NY

The Premier of Victoria, The Hon Daniel Andrews, MP, visited New York as part of an official visit to the United States. He made a lunchtime address to members of New York's financial community about his Government's infrastructure agenda. With numerous American Australian Association members in attendance, the Premier outlined how the Victorian Government is investing in productivity-enhancing infrastructure to enable the state to take full advantage of its growth potential.

The American Australian Association & G'Day USA held a Lunch & Keynote Address delivered by Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Julie Bishop MP for over 200 guests in New York. Presented by Commonwealth Bank and hosted by Citi, the event focused on the strength of Australian innovation as well as Australia’s economic diplomacy agenda.

Sponsored by: Citi

2015

Lunch Address I The Hon. Julia GillardThe Importance of Global Education and the Future of Digital LearningThe American Australian Association, in conjunction with Citi, hosted a Lunch Address for former Australian Prime Minister, the Hon Julia Gillard in New York. Ms. Gillard, who is now Chancellor of Ducere, an Australian-based online education provider offering courses in business and management; delivered a speech on the Importance of Global Education and the Future of Digital Learning.

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered the keynote speech for the annual spring lecture to the American Australian Association lunch at JP Morgan Headquarters in Manhattan. In his capacity as the Inaugural President of the Asia Society Policy Institute Mr Rudd spoke on alternative futures for US-China relations.

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor, Glenn Stevens addressed over 200 guests at an American Australian Association lunch hosted by Goldman Sachs in downtown New York on April 20, 2015. Listen to the Governor's speech here.

Sponsored by: Goldman Sachs.

Lunch Discussion I Australian National Committee for UN Women United Nations Commission on the Status of Women: 2015 Debrief & Australian Perspective

A lunch discussion and update on global women's issues; as well as current issues facing Australian women.

Sponsored by: ANZ Bank

2014

Business Lunch I Hon. Tony Abbott MP, Prime Minister

10 June 2014 | Citi Center, NY

The American Australian Association & Citi were honored to present a Business Lunch for the Australian Prime Minister, the Hon Tony Abbott at Citi Center in New York on Tuesday, June 10th. On his inaugural visit to the United States as Prime Minister, Mr. Abbott delivered a key note address to an audience of 200 American and Australian business leaders that Australia was 'Open for Business'.

In this thought provoking speech, Dr. Fullilove calls for a 'larger Australia' to meet the myriad of international challenges that the country faces.Dr. Fullilove - "We are facing unprecedented changes that will test us as a people. To pass this test, we need to muscle up. We need to be a larger country, with a larger tool chest, a larger debate and a larger foreign policy".

The American Australian Association and Telstra Global – a leading global supplier of managed network services and the international data, voice and satellite services – hosted a lunch event in New York, in partnership with The Economist, on new pan-Asia research into doing business in the region. The study, which includes interviews with more than 4,100 executives and managers with national or multinational company experience working in Asia, revealed that U.S. businesses are not only performing well within Asia but in fact outranking their international peers within high-growth regions.
Sponsored by: Telstra Global

Breakfast Discussion IEffective Communication & Public Speaking

29 April 2014 | Australian Consulate General, NY

Guest Speakers: Sally Grant, Toastmasters International & Karol Ward, Licensed Psychotherapist, Author, Speaker & Confidence Expert
An instructive and interactive breakfast discussion about: What is public speaking?; What makes an effective communicator?; Where are you at?; and Tips and Tricks.

"The need for good speakers and communicators in today's world is more valuable then ever. Now is the time for inspiration, clear guidance and sound strategies. Those who can deliver that kind of message will be sought after to speak in many areas of business". Karol Ward, LCSW